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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.80, 647.82 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.80, 647.82 and 386.64 is: 533.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.80 : 647.82 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.80/647.82 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.80x = 647.82 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.80x = 250,473.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,473.12/469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.15

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